New regulations for amusement rides starting July: A new regulatory framework for amusement rides safety will be...

A new regulatory framework for amusement rides safety will be in place to protect the safety of ride-goers in Singapore. This takes place as more large-scale theme parks are being built and introduced in Singapore. The Amusement Rides Safety Bill 2011 was passed by Parliament on February 14, and the Amusement Rides Safety Act and Regulations 2011 were gazetted today. The new regulations will apply to all amusement rides, including existing ones. A risk-based regulatory approach will be used to ensure that amusement rides are designed, installed, operated and maintained according to recognised international safety codes and standards. The rides will require permits for their installation, modification and operation, and have to be inspected annually by a specialist professional engineer. Under the new regulations, new roles and statutory responsibilities will be introduced ...